About this property
White Plains Rural Cemetery is a historic cemetery located in the city of White Plains, Westchester County, New York. The cemetery was organized in 1854 and designed in 1855. It contains miles of narrow, paved roads, none of which are in a straight line. The roads create circular and lozenge-shaped areas for burials. Also on the property is a former church, now a cemetery office.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 03000247. It was listed on September 18, 2003.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was White Plains Rural Cemetery listed on the National Register?
White Plains Rural Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 2003.
What type of historic resource is White Plains Rural Cemetery?
White Plains Rural Cemetery is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for White Plains Rural Cemetery?
The period of significance for White Plains Rural Cemetery is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1854.
Can I research the history near White Plains Rural Cemetery?
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